A Saigon Massage Guide

By Sam (from Malaysia)

A good Saigon massage has different meanings to different people. For some, it’s being pampered and having a great body massage by an attractive masseuse; others go for happy endings and sometimes more.

This article describes everything you need to know!

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You can find the same types of massage in Vietnam as you can in other South East Asian countries; the only difference is that Vietnamese ones make you feel more relaxed, focusing on muscles – compare this to Thailand say, where massages involve joint movement and can get quite painful.

If you want a good massage, you have three options. If you want a non-sexual massage and pampering, you
should go to the small shops that you’ll see on the sides of the
streets. Some often use a room in their own home, and you’ll probably be
asked if you want a haircut or shave afterwards.

Saigon happy ending massage

Ho Chi Minh happy ending massage options are common in the hotels that have a parlour on the upper floors. Alternatively, you could go to the spas at the high-end hotels where, more often than not, you can get both sexual and non-sexual massage types.

The best place to get a Saigon massage with a happy ending is at a
hotel. The upstairs massage room usually has access via a bar or
restaurant below. Hotels like this are in most districts and you can
easily identify them with their giant neon signs.

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It works like this; you pay for an entrance ticket and choose between a standard, VIP, or Super VIP room. Standard rooms are plain with just a table and are quite cheap. A VIP room is more comfortable and has a steam room and bathtub. You’re bathed naked by the masseuse who stays fully clothed. The Super VIP is much more expensive but you’re bathed by two fully clothed girls for two hours.

Don’t rule out the spas in the high-end hotels. Despite looking professional and official on the surface they’re no different from the other hotels. I’ve heard stories from expats who go for their monthly happy ending Saigon massage here, and they always get what they want.

I’ve also heard an account of a tourist who was shocked because the girl offered it in such a luxurious place. It is a bit hit or miss at these high-end places though.

What to expect with a Saigon massage

If a girl says ‘baby massa’ she’s offering you sexual services.
Another tell-tale sign is the familiar South East Asia practice of
brushing against your genitals whilst they work on your thighs…

Prostitution
in Vietnam is illegal and the police can raid and shut down any hotel
or parlour where it happens. For this reason a lot of the rooms have a
window on the doors for the management to check what going on – Vietnam
is unlike Thailand and anything ‘extra’ is usually offered in spite of
the managements wishes.

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The implication is that whilst you may still be offered the extra
service, it’s probably going to feel rushed. The masseuse will probably
put a towel over you whilst frequently peering over her shoulder to see
if she’s being spied on!

The bizarre part of a Saigon massage is how desperate the girls can
be. Believe it or not, the masseuse is sometimes on the verge of begging
if you decline. I once went to a hotel for a sports massage, at the end
she kept trying to touch me and encourage extra services. I kept
declining and eventually she accepted that I didn’t want it. Her mood
changed and she started to sob for 10 minutes…

I asked a few
western friends if this happened to them too; they said that it’s quite
common for the girl to act and behave like that if a client declines. In
other countries I’ve never had a girl almost begging in this manner.

The girls make their money from tips and this means they’re more
inclined to offer something extra for a big tip at the end. Some girls
offer blowjob services, only a few offer the full package and you need
to ask around the expat community to find them.

Bui Vien street, Saigon

You can find and
have a good Saigon massage in any part of the city. Central ones in
District 1 are more comfortable and closer to western standards. The
price is higher, the girls speak English and expect a large tip.
District 3 and 5 are good places too and happy endings are more likely
there.

Good things to know and scams to avoid

Don’t expect the same quality as Thailand. This goes for both sexual and non-sexual massages. The girls are uneducated and usually aren’t very professional, but they are relaxing. Tipping is expected so always check if it’s included in the price to avoid any shocks later on. This can catch people by surprise.

You’ll often get poor service. Girls are pushy to attract foreigners
inside and the attractive ones wearing skimpy clothes may not be the
ones who give you your massage - you don’t get to select the girl that
you want.

Unlike the massages that I’ve had in Thailand and Cambodia,
you’re not usually naked on the table. You’re expected to keep your
underwear on or wear the shorts that they provide.

The latter is a
better option unless you don’t mind getting your underwear covered in
oil. You’re only naked in the steam-rooms or baths in VIP or Super VIP
rooms in the hotels.

As with most things in Vietnam, people see foreigners as dollar signs
and will do almost anything to get your money. Scams are common along
Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lao.

There are two in particular to be
aware of. The first is that someone goes through your locker and when
you confront them they become aggressive. The other is when two girls
are working on you – one appears to have a coughing fit and excuses
herself to drink water whilst the other works heavily on your neck as a
distraction.

As she exits she slips her hand in your clothes hanging on
the door and takes something to give to her friend outside.

It’s
not always easy to tell which ones will be honest or not. Typically, if
someone is actively trying to get you to have a super cheap massage,
they will have ulterior motives.

The takeaway message

Stick to the street-side options for a no-thrills Saigon massage with pampering. For more action, Hotels with a massage room upstairs with the elevator are notorious for offering sexual services.

Expect to pay a hefty entrance fee as a foreigner and anticipate the girls appearing desperate to give you a hand-job. An acceptable tip is between 300,000 to 700,000 VND. Protect yourself by avoiding Saigon massage places where the girls are trying their hardest to get you inside – the only happy ending at these places goes to the girls when they steal your wallet!

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